Small Business 101 Series

Are you thinking of taking the next step and opening your own small business? Are you newly in business but need some support? The East Hartford Public Library held four virtual programs in May and June of 2021 providing information for anyone interested in starting their own business or who has started a small business and wants to learn more about what it takes to be successful.  Click the links below to watch each session on YouTube.  

Part 1:  First Steps for Start Up

Part 2:  Business Plans & Financing

Part 3:  E-commerce & Marketing

Part 4:  Chamber of Commerce & Networking

The programs were held in partnership with East Hartford CONNects, the Town of East Hartford Development Department, the Small Business Administration, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center, the University of Hartford Women’s Business Center, Goodwin University, and the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Additionally, there were presentations at each session from local business owners.  

Small Business 101 Part 1